Sterling SafetyPro 10 mm x 50 m Static Rope Blue 10 Mm X 50 M by Sterling — <span id="docs-internal-guid-ebc30f57-7fff-239b-21ae-515d0db9bfe2"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Sterling Safety Pro is hands down the best semi-static rope for building top rope anchors. It’s strong, durable, and easy to handle. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Sterling VR9 9.8 mm Dry-Core Rope Green 70 M by Sterling — <span id="docs-internal-guid-9947c0ac-7fff-5121-8316-e38a5ac1c9ef"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Sterling VR9 is a good choice for a dynamic top-roping rope. It’s strong, durable, and reliable. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Mammut Crag Classic 10.2 mm x 60 m Non-Dry Rope Blue 10.2 Mm X 60 M by Mammut — <span id="docs-internal-guid-b5d8c647-7fff-8eec-19e1-b6c54add9693"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thanks to the 10.2 millimeter diameter, the Mammut Crag Classic is an absolute workhorse. It’s perfect for top roping when you want a thick, durable rope that will last you a long time. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Black Diamond HotForge Screwgate Carabiners - Package of 3 Gray by Black Diamond — <span id="docs-internal-guid-08e1ebe6-7fff-d896-c8c5-e8e326b5c8c3"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Miniature locking carabiners are critical for anchor construction. They’re perfect for when you want to add a locking component to your system. These BD Hotforge carabiners are a solid choice. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
C.A.M.P. Orbit Lock Carabiner - Package of 3 Orange by Camp — <span id="docs-internal-guid-5d80fd93-7fff-0875-20f6-38b9654590a5"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Miniature locking carabiners are critical for anchor construction. They’re perfect for when you want to add a locking component to your system. These C.A.M.P. Orbit carabiners are a solid choice. </span></span>
Metolius Steel Auto Lock Carabiner Gray by Metolius — <span id="docs-internal-guid-af5af118-7fff-36df-5f20-abe3c5e4cec6"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If you want maximum durability, go for these steel auto-lockers by Metolious. They’re perfect carabiners for your top rope masterpoints. They’re super durable and will last a lifetime. But beware, they are heavy. </span></span>
Black Diamond Oval Carabiner - Package of 3 Gray by Black Diamond — <span id="docs-internal-guid-afb5c7b0-7fff-6ac0-c785-d01575c2db54"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Having a series of non-locking carabiners is super helpful for anchor construction. You can use them to rack gear on your harness or for non-critical links in your anchor system. These Black Diamond oval carabiners are a solid, convenient choice. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner Gray by Edelrid — <span id="docs-internal-guid-69276d46-7fff-a6c0-29c0-7ad448ec7bc9"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Edelrid HMS Bulletproof carabiner is perfect for top rope masterpoints. The body of the carabiner is aluminum, but it has a steel plate in the carabiner’s basket, so it’s much less susceptible to wear and tear from the rope. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
C.A.M.P. Nimbus Lock Carabiner - Package of 3 Multi-Colored by Camp — <span id="docs-internal-guid-ce2e3c1b-7fff-e5fc-db46-46b2e7df48cb"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">HMS, or pear-shaped carabiners like the C.A.M.P. Nimbus lockers, are perfect for top rope masterpoints. They’re big, strong, and add security.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Black Diamond RockLock Twistlock Carabiner Gray by Black Diamond — <span id="docs-internal-guid-4357ecc2-7fff-24cc-3ec6-7f628a7dd322"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">HMS, or pear-shaped carabiners like the Black Diamond Rocklock carabiners, are perfect for top rope masterpoints. They’re big, strong, and add security.</span></span>
Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 Blue 120 Cm by Mammut — <span id="docs-internal-guid-ed2abbc2-7fff-5be1-f38c-7e578d821efc"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sewn slings are critical for building top rope anchors, especially when using cams and/or stoppers. The Mammut Contact sling is a good choice because it’s strong, lightweight, and packable. I recommend having a selection of slings in the 120 millimeter and 240 millimeter lengths.</span></p><br></span>
Black Diamond 10 mm Dynex Runner Blue 120 Cm by Black Diamond — <span id="docs-internal-guid-7324532c-7fff-9679-fffd-01e1c5e16d0c"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sewn slings, AKA runners, are critical for building top rope anchors, especially when using cams and/or stoppers. The Black Diamond Dynex Runner sling is a good choice because it’s strong, lightweight, and packable. I recommend having a selection of slings in the 120 millimeter and 240 millimeter lengths. </span></span>
Sterling Alpine Accessory Cord - 7 mm Blue 30 Ft by Sterling — <span id="docs-internal-guid-ccbbc8c3-7fff-d578-3f7a-2573f02af54a"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cordelette is one of the most versatile tools you can own in rock climbing. This Sterling Alpine Accessory Cord is perfect for building anchors. </span></span>
Black Diamond C4 Cam Set - #0.4, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 3 by Black Diamond — In my opinion, nobody makes better spring-loaded camming devices than Black Diamond. So, if you want to get into building trad anchors, go for some Black Diamond C4 cams. They’re strong, durable, and reliable.
Black Diamond Wired Stopper Set by Black Diamond — <span id="docs-internal-guid-902806bb-7fff-6659-9e3c-36ff48c6e347"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Trad anchors don’t only include cams. Sometimes you need passive protection, like stoppers. Black Diamond’s Wired Stoppers are perfect. Go for the complete set for maximum versatility. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Cam 0.75 by Black Diamond — <span id="docs-internal-guid-f42554c4-7fff-a29d-b3bd-ae10aee97a20"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In my opinion, nobody makes better spring-loaded camming devices than Black Diamond. So, if you want to get into building trad anchors, go for some Black Diamond Z4 cams. They’re strong, durable, and reliable. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></div></span>
Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cam Gray 0.4 by Black Diamond
Black Diamond C4 Cam Set - #0.3, 0.4, 0.5 by Black Diamond — <div>In my opinion, nobody makes better spring-loaded camming devices than Black Diamond. So, if you want to get into building trad anchors, go for some Black Diamond C4 cams. They’re strong, durable, and reliable. </div><div><br></div>
